Imphal, Feb. 28 -- Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday attended the nationwide launch of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer at the Auditorium Hall of Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Imphal East.
The campaign was virtually launched across all states and union Territories by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Ajmer, marking a significant step towards strengthening preventive healthcare for adolescent girls in the country.
Prior to the launch programme, the Chief Minister flagged off 33 ambulances dedicated to maternity services for various districts of the State. The ambulances were funded by the North Eastern Council (NEC) and procured by the Directorate ...